Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With the increase in battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs) on the road, statistically the risk potential for an accident or technical defect of the inherently safe battery systems also increases. However, for the most part, emergency crews do not have appropriate equipment and/or techniques to counter these fires, the response to which entails many unknown factors.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

New cars and trucks are more efficient than ever before, but lax regulations mean they're still much less efficient than they should be, according to the EPA's annual report on emissions and fuel economy. One reason for this is that a glut of credits makes compliance too easy, Dave Cooke, senior vehicles analysts for the Union of Concerned.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nissan introduced a new Rogue SUV for the 2021 model year; for 2022, Nissan is making its best-selling model more powerful, more fuel-efficient and more fun to drive with an all-new, 1.5-liter variable compression (VC) Turbo engine across the Rogue lineup. 2022 Nissan Rogue. Mated with a responsive new transmission, the 2022 Rogue delivers improved power, best-in-class gasoline-engine fuel economy, most standard torque of any gasoline engine in its class and a more thrilling driving experience.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Automakers aren’t doing all they can to raise mpg, according to a new EPA report. Hybrids are hot for car thieves right now. Tesla owners quibble over an outage. And will the EV tax credit include that union-made bonus? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The House version of the Build Back Better Act passed last week includes a tax.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Viridos Inc., earlier known as Synthetic Genomics, has signed a joint development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) with the intent to bring Viridos’ low-carbon intensity algae biofuels toward commercial levels. In 2009, EMRE launched what it calls a “significant” new program to research and develop advanced biofuels from photosynthetic algae that are compatible with today’s gasoline and diesel fuels.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The infrastructure and social policy bills passed by the United States House of Representatives this week include many EV provisions, from investments in charging infrastructure to a rejuvenated EV tax credit. Now they head to the Senate. The Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) replaces the current federal EV tax credit with a new one that.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Tesla has filed for approval of the first phase of Gigafactory Texas with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It reveals the budget and completion date for the first phase of the factory set to produce the Model Y. more… The post Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Electric automaker Xpeng took the wraps off the G9 SUV this week at the international Auto Guangzhou show in China ( earlier post ). The intelligent, software-defined vehicle is built on the high-performance compute of NVIDIA DRIVE Orin and delivers AI capabilities that are continuously upgraded with each over-the-air update. The new flagship SUV, which was designed for the international market as well as China, debuts Xpeng’s X-EEA 3.0 centralized electronic and electrical architecture and Xpil

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The British government has introduced legislation that will require all newly built homes and offices to feature electric vehicle chargers in England. more… The post England will be first country to require new homes to include EV chargers [Update] appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. Among the variables included in my ongoing monthly monitoring of key transportation indexes are passenger miles for domestic flying and total road vehicle miles traveled. That monitoring has shown huge pandemic-related drops in each transportation mode during the spring of 2020 and gradual rebounds (steeper for driving than flying) later in 2020 and in 2021.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Dodge will end gas-powered Charger and Challenger production in 2024, to be replaced by electric models, according to Dodge brand CEO Tim Kuniskis as reported by Motor Trend. more… The post The muscle car goes electric: Dodge sets 2024 end date for gas Chargers/Challengers appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Following the binding term sheet signed on 2 August 2021 ( earlier post ), Vulcan Energy Resources has signed a binding lithium hydroxide offtake agreement with Renault Group. Following the launch of Renault ElectriCity—a new production unit for electric vehicles in Europe—the Group will purchase between 26,000 to 32,000 metric tonnes of battery-grade lithium chemicals over the duration of the agreement.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It appears that Ford dealerships’ “market adjustments” on the Mustang Mach-E are ironically ushering in more sales for other electric vehicle makers like Tesla. As shared recently by members of the EV community, the buying experience for Ford’s well-reviewed all-electric crossover could become so challenging at times; it eventually becomes easier to order a Tesla instead.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A 76.5-megawatt solar farm in Farmington, Maine, the largest in New England to date, is now online. more… The post New England’s largest solar farm is now online appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Last week, reports emerged that JPMorgan, one of the United States’ biggest banks, has sued Tesla for $162 million over stock warrants that are linked to CEO Elon Musk’s “funding secured” tweet from August 2018. The lawsuit seems to have been taken in stride by the Tesla CEO, who responded to the litigation in a way that is very much in character. .

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Solaris delivered hundreds of electric buses to almost 30 cities and towns across Europe this year. The company is planning on selling many more in 2022 and future years. To support their development, it is also developing and will soon be using its own Solaris Charging Park. The new EV Charging Park will be a […].

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Tesla has started pushing a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update ( 10.5) to the fleet this weekend. It includes some interesting new features based on the release notes, which you can find below. more… The post Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta 10.5 update with interesting new features appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

SpaceX is making good progress on Starship’s first two Super Heavy boosters, both of which could potentially be ready for their first major test campaigns before the end of the year. On November 19th, some ten weeks after the process began, SpaceX craned Super Heavy B5’s methane (LCH4) tank on top of its oxygen (LOx) tank, marking the end of major structural assembly for the 69m (~225′) tall booster.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Jessica Taunton had never owned a car as fancy as a Tesla Model 3. She had only ever purchased second-hand, older vehicles, mostly 4WD vehicles, so purchasing a brand new Tesla for Navigate Expeditions was a difficult decision. She was only convinced after perusing many spreadsheets designed by her partner who compared and contrasted the […].

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The latest round of Tesla Giga Berlin discussions ended on Monday. Brandbenburg’s Economics Minister Jörg Steinbach (SPD) remains confident that Tesla’s Germany-based Gigafactory will produce its first Model Y vehicles before the year ends. . Now that another round of discussions has come to a close, Brandenburg gets closer to the decision on Tesla Giga Berlin’s final approval.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

GM has released a rare update on the Cadillac Lyriq, a highly anticipated, upcoming all-electric SUV based on the Ultium platform. The automaker says that the vehicle program is reaching final steps before production, and it released new video footage of the latest Lyriq prototype. more… The post Cadillac Lyriq is in final steps before production, new video footage of latest prototype appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The Tesla Model S Plaid will be coming to China in March, remarked Elon Musk. With Musk’s timeline, Plaid deliveries could start in China sometime in late Q1 2022 or early in the second quarter. Tesla Model S Plaid vehicles sold in China will be exported from the Fremont Factory in California. At the 2021 Annual Shareholders Meeting a few months ago, Elon Musk mentioned that Fremont was getting a little too crowded for Tesla.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A Pew Research Center survey of more than 13,700 adults in the US conducted in April 2021 found that, overall, 39% of those surveyed were very or somewhat likely to consider purchasing an EV, while 46% were not at all likely to consider an EV, and another 14% had no plans to purchase a vehicle. […].

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Energy Institute at HAAS

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Provocative new research delivers a carbon offset reality check. There’s lots to unpack from the COP26 meetings in Glasgow. One development that has economists talking is an agreement on how … Continue Reading Carbon Offsets Get a Green Light in Glasgow.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Tesla FSD Beta 10.5 is now rolling out to a broader number of electric vehicle owners, and the first videos of the advanced driver-assist system in action are now being shared online. Based on the first impressions of longtime FSD Beta users, it appears that V10.5 is a substantial leap forward, especially compared to V10.4, which was considered by many to be a step back for Tesla.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

An article last month in Slate tells the story of a family with no garage and no driveway, but who managed to get an EV charger installed at the curb. But it was a Pyrrhic victory. It took not only the usual parts and labor for Level 2 charging, but also required a year of […].

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla has plans to bring the new Model S Plaid to China early next year. The automaker’s flagship sedan could prove popular in the country. more… The post Tesla will bring the new Model S Plaid to China early next year, says Elon Musk appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What would it be like to win a raffle on Earth Day 2022 and be handed the keys to a new Tesla Model X? Soon you’d be gliding along soundlessly in a vehicle that stands out among luxury SUVs. With supple interior materials and precise fit and finish, you’d feel very special. People would be […].

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Legacy automaker Rolls-Royce has publicly claimed it believes its Spirit of Innovation all-electric plane is the fastest electric vehicle in the world, following three new speed records. The flight data has been submitted to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) with the hopes the organization will soon certify and officially confirm these world records. more… The post Rolls Royce proclaims ‘Spirit of Innovation’ e-plane fastest electric vehicle in the world at 387 m

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Policy makers and investors take note: regional air mobility is vastly more scalable, an actual path to a decarbonized future and much lower risk. .

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Ariel Rider has proven time and again that it knows exactly how to build fast, powerful electric mopeds that push e-bike performance to entirely new levels. And the Grizzly 52V dual motor e-bike is yet another great example of the brand’s dedication to high-performance bikes that combine light electric motorcycle specs with e-bike parts for a line-blurring ride. more… The post Ariel Rider Grizzly review: A 3,700 watt dual-battery full-suspension electric moped appeared first on Elect

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

As Aptera moves its way through the development process and toward production, the company knows that its current facility just isn’t going to be enough. For one thing, Aptera is planning to make 40 vehicles daily at some point next year, and that’s not going to happen in a garage or even in a small […].

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. more… The post Quick Charge Podcast: November 22, 2021 appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Alex Potter, an analyst with Piper Sandler who has long covered Tesla [NASDAQ: TSLA], recently joined Rob Maurer on Rob’s podcast, Tesla Daily. The two discussed Tesla’s Q3 results, gross margins, the challenges facing legacy automakers, FSD Beta, and so much more. Although you can watch the full podcast in the video below, I am […].

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